Absolutely the best part of any hunting trip. This is where one can meditate uninterrupted whilst staring into an warm fire and nursing sassafras coffee. The air may be chilly but you do not care your mind is not with your body at this time. you are not thinking of any worldly issues. You are at complete peace with your self and in harmony with your surroundings.

It makes no difference how the days hunt went. Who made their limit and already left camp. Or who just came into camp to take the last persons place. And without even asking they know what you are doing and soon they will join join you. The coffee pot is on the hot rock next to the coals. food is in the dutch oven and firewood is but a reach away. Your unwinding from the day is essential. for you had spent the entirety of it on high alert. your senses keen and your eyes, ears and nose constantly testing the elements and evaluating the surroundings.

Long before you ate your evening meal your Kit has been maintained and your load out is ready for your early morning foray into natures bosom. But that is for later you are getting sleepy.